The Meshberg Foundation Inc
The Meshberg Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Juno Beach, Florida. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 grants supported recipients in Florida, New York, and Colorado.
The Meshberg Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Meshberg Foundation Inc gave $160K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $159,940
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,994
- +54.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,279,963
- -3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Meshberg Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a written application explaining the nonprofit charitable, religious, and/or educational purpose and the manner in which funds will be disbursed. The filing lists no deadline and prohibits using awards for propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation.
- Contact
Application contact: Ronald Meshberg
Mailing address: 530 Ocean Drive Apt 203, Juno Beach, FL 33408
Phone: (203) 247-5760
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Meshberg Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Corning Museum of Glass ($45K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (60%), New York (28%), and Colorado (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Meshberg Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2021) to $160K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Corning Museum of Glass Corning, NY | Public Charity | $45,000 |
| Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts Inc Lake Worth, FL | Public Charity | $28,840 |
| Jupiter Medical Foundation Jupiter, FL | Public Charity | $20,000 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Public Charity | $20,000 |
| Adopt-a-Family of the Palm Beaches Lake Worth, FL | Public Charity | $15,000 |
| Growing Gardens Boulder, CO | Public Charity | $15,000 |
| Juno Beach Police Foundation Juno Beach, FL | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| Whittier International Elementary PTA Boulder, CO | Public Charity | $3,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs Association Inc Tallahassee, FL | Public Charity | $2,100 |
| Thorne Ecological Institute Boulder, CO | Public Charity | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,279,963 | $122,735 | $210,780 | $159,940 | 10 | $167,942 | $55,308 | $145,779 |
| 2023 | $2,367,941 | $18,014 | $218,873 | $134,500 | 13 | $160,110 | — | $131,120 |
| 2022 | $2,568,656 | $263,727 | $157,240 | $120,000 | 6 | $120,000 | $199,347 | $135,929 |
| 2021 | $2,462,235 | $213,013 | $168,477 | $114,500 | 6 | $116,960 | $167,455 | $150,850 |
| 2020 | $2,417,705 | $376,523 | $196,078 | $152,390 | 11 | — | $335,225 | $122,836 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Meshberg Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $146K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available filing information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work included glass art, history, and science; arts education and support for artists; family services; law enforcement leadership and training; and environmental education. For example, the Corning Museum of Glass describes its mission as engaging visitors and the community with the art, history, and science of glass. Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches says it works to strengthen families with children toward stability and self-sufficiency, while Thorne Ecological Institute describes its work as connecting youth to nature through hands-on environmental education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $159,940. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable awards included $45,000 to the Corning Museum of Glass, $28,840 to Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts, $20,000 each to Jupiter Medical Foundation and the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, and $15,000 each to Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches and Growing Gardens.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests a written application explaining the nonprofit charitable, religious, and/or educational purpose and how the funds will be disbursed. The filing lists no deadline and states that awards may not be used for propaganda or otherwise to attempt to influence legislation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald Meshberg as president, treasurer, and director; Tina Meshberg as vice president, secretary, and director; and Nathan Meshberg and Leah Meshberg as directors.
The Meshberg Foundation Inc is led by Ronald Meshberg, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Meshberg
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leah Meshberg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nathan Meshberg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tina Meshberg
Vice President, Secretary & D
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Meshberg Foundation Inc
How much does The Meshberg Foundation Inc give each year?
The Meshberg Foundation Inc gave $160K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $135K across 13 grants.
What is The Meshberg Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Meshberg Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,994, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Meshberg Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Meshberg Foundation Inc give grants?
The Meshberg Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Colorado (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (3 grants) and Lake Worth, FL (2 grants).
Does The Meshberg Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Meshberg Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (10 grants).
Who are The Meshberg Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Meshberg Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Corning Museum of Glass ($45,000), Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts Inc ($28,840) and Jupiter Medical Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Meshberg Foundation Inc?
The Meshberg Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Meshberg Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available filing information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work included glass art, history, and science; arts education and support for artists; family services; law enforcement leadership and training; and environmental education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Meshberg Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Meshberg Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Meshberg Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1457680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Meshberg Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Meshberg Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-meshberg-foundation-inc-morg_21977fedd05b458688e456ee58557932
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